You will effectively support and supervise the domestic & linen services team using available resources, whilst maintaining and continuing to improve the quality of the service. This includes monitoring the levels of cleanliness within the hospital environment, ensuring adherence to National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021, all relevant method statements, policies and procedures, ensuring corrective measures are taken within agreed rectification times.

· To maintain and audit and monitor cleaning standards aligned to the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2021 and linen standards within your areas of responsibility to agreed national guidelines, Trust requirements and take corrective action where required.

· Responsible for ensuring the correct application of the Quality Management System where it interfaces with their daily activities

· Safe use of chemicals, machinery and appropriate use of P.P.E. (Personal Protective Equipment) by staff under your control.· Control the issue of appropriate cleaning items for use at departmental level. · Maintain staffing rotas / schedules as specified and ensure any remedial tasks are carried out in a timely fashion.

· Ensure departmental resources are correctly managed and maintained throughout the work area e.g., stock and equipment.

· Report any structural or fabric repairs to be made good via appropriate systems.

· Monitor staff for adherence to all relevant policies and procedures that are relevant to the area and that they are working in a safe manner.

· Identify staff training / development needs using the Trust’s appraisal system.

· Organise appropriate training for the various staff groups under your control including new employees.

· Present accurately collected and analysed information to the Head of Operational Services to facilitate the effective use of departmental budgetary resources.

· Assist in the development of departmental policies and procedures and oversee their implementation.

· Organise and control the staff rotas to ensure adequate staffing levels are maintained at all times.

· Maintain appropriate records to ensure compliance with all current Trust policies and procedures.

· Monitor staff time sheets / attendance and sickness records in accordance with the relevant Trust policies and procedures.

· Help carry out Domestic & Linen Services orientated duties as required.